Stopped by Divin Ostilia after touring the Colosseum since it's right around the corner. Ended up being a great choice, not overly crowded with tourists and easy to grab an outdoor table, even in the afternoon on a weekend. We started with drinks (which were excellent) and shared a meat and cheese platter that hit the spot. I went with the pizza, which was solid nothing mind-blowing, but definitely good quality and satisfying after hours of walking around and sightseeing. Overall, a really nice, relaxed place for a post-Colosseum meal or drink. Would definitely recommend if you want somewhere chill and good without the tourist chaos nearby. read more

Divin Ostilia - Pizza - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Rome, RM

Okay spot for dinner a stone's throw away from the Colosseum. There is not much much indoor seating, so we sat outdoors in a covered area. There is a small shaded area that kept the drizzle out. -1/2 L red house wine: (3/5), tasted good and full bodied, but did get a headache afterward which didn't happen for all the other house wines I tried. -Truffle Cacio e Pepe: (3/5), could barely taste the truffle, was only added on as shavings over the dish at the table -Focaccia bread basket (5/5), perfectly seasoned -Suppli (2/5), tasted too breaded/fried -Tiramisu (3/5), solid, nothing special Service was friendly although he didn't speak a lot of English. Won't be coming back, but it was a solid meal so not disappointed that I tried it. read more

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The food and wine was delicious, and the service was excellent. Our son joined us late, and they waited until he arrived to cook his pizza so it would be fresh and hot. Overall a very nice vibe inside and outside. read more

We had such a great meal here, a few glasses of wine and amazing pasta later, we were happy campers. The Cacio e Pepe was the most flavorful pasta dish we had ever tasted- it is a must! read more

Divin Ostilia - Cacio e Pepe with black truffle, pasta with mushrooms and black truffle (forget the name!) - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Rome, RM

My tastebuds are so happy. This place has the best carbonara I ate out of Rome, Florence and Venice. Absolutely incredible. Came here two years ago and went out of our way to come back and eat it again. The pizza is also amazing so don't sleep on that and the staff is so kind and do speak English in case that is a worry. Will hopefully be back in another two years!! read more

Divin Ostilia - Carbonara from culinary heaven - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Rome, RM

Authentic, well-priced gem close to the Coliseum but away from the hectic crowds. I highly recommend for an outdoor lunch. This was my first meal in Rome and I was so pleased. read more

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On our first attempt to try this spot out for a weeknight dinner, we were too late. This small restaurant fills up quickly. Not only is it in a popular area near the Colosseum but it is freaking wonderful. Luckily we stopped back by the following day for a late lunch and got a table. We started with some cheese and honey. Generous portions and yumm. How can you go wrong. Then decided to split a pizza and ragú pasta. Let me just say that I ate quite a few pizzas in Italy. This one was by far the best of this run. The crust, the sauce, the veggies. Roasted eggplant, zucchini and sweet peppers. The trinity of any vegetarian dish in Italy apparently. But it was perfection. The pasta was really great too. A nice robust meaty sauce over fresh made pasta. There was a pretty long wine list but I went for beer since it had been a while. Definitely check this little gem out of in the area. read more

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Out wondering around and stumbled upon this place. First meal in Italy and it definitely set the bar high. I ordered the limoncello spritz and Cacio e Pepe. I will be comparing every meal to this place! I never write reviews unless I think the establishment truly deserves my time. Kudos to the staff and chefs. I will be back again! read more

Divin Ostilia - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Rome, RM

I highly recommend this awesome neighborhood restaurant/wine bar. My husband and I came here for lunch our first day in Rome and we were not disappointed! Their Cascio a Pepe was fantastic as were their appetizers. Definitely order a glass of wine. Everything is fantastic. If you don't know what to order, ask one of the people who work there because they will not recommend anything bad. it is also extremely affordable. read more

Simply amazing! Delicious food. Delicious drink. Knowledgeable staff. No one out front trying to entice you in. What I've been waiting for in Italy! read more

This was our favorite restaurant in Rome. Come early, or get a reservation. Quaint, local place. Only a few tables. Great wine list. Hope to return. read more

*MUST READ FROM START TO FINISH!* Woah. Completely amazing experience. The owner here is absolutely REMARKABLE and we're very appreciative of the experience we had while we were here. The food is delicious, the wine is top-notch, and the staff is extremely professional and pleasant. We had actually called earlier to see if we could get a reservation, but they were full. After checking out some other restaurants in the area and seeing what horrible reviews they had, we decided to pop in to see if they had any room for us. Thankfully, they were able to squeeze us in, and we were so happy they did. They have a HUGE selection of wine here; literally the size of an encyclopedia, lol. We tried the bottle of Pinot Nero for our wine, which is made in Sicily; highly recommended if you're a Pinot Noir lover. The owner was extremely knowledgeable in how to remove the sediment and poured our wine into a decanter to aerate it. He was totally a pro, and you couldn't help but watch in awe as he did his thing. As far as our food, we tried to cod fish appetizer, the truffle egg pasta, and the Bolognese egg pasta. Everything was delicious!! My boyfriends truffle pasta was his favorite of the trip and that's saying a lot because we actually went to a 200 euro per person truffle tasting menu in another restaurant in Rome. My Bolognese was everything I could have hoped for. This was the only time we actually finished all our food in full while we were in Roma! As far as the dessert, we tried the biscotti gelato with melted chocolate that totally hit the spot for us. It was amazing! The tables are a little close together, but it actually worked out in our favor because we made some amazing friends that were sitting right next to us. We though we'd come here just for dinner, but we ended up staying almost two more hours because we loved the atmosphere here so we decided to keep ordering drinks. While we were outside smoking a cigarette, some guy came out and I could barely understand what he was saying. He asked for a light and he kept telling us he wanted to drink with us. While we continued our conversation with the couple we had met, he stood there for a GOOD 20 minutes without saying a word. The whole time He was there I was wondering if he was trying to pick-pocket us or something. The owner must have looked at the camera or something, and came out and immediately approached the man. I don't understand Italian, but the couple we were with did and they pretty much said the owner said something along the lines of "how do you know these people? you don't know these people, get out of here and don't bother them". We really appreciated his gesture because who knows what the guys intentions were; he could have been trying to rob us for all we know. That right there is customer service at its finest. Even after we paid and left, the owner cared enough to make sure his patrons were well-taken care of. I'll always recommend this restaurant to anyone I know moving forward. Do yourself a favor and come here! It's only a block or two away from the Colosseo, so this is the perfect spot before or after your tour. Whatever you do, don't go to the restaurants on the strip of the Colosseo, because their reviews are all horrible. Thank you for a perfect night! read more

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Perfect authentic Italian food!! The staff here was so accommodating & attentive. Affordable pricing & we left satisfied! The gnocchi & lasagna were the best meals we've had in Rome so far. Will 100% come back again! read more

Divin Ostilia - Sage Butter Gnocchi - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Rome, RM

The Gnocchi al forno is ridiculously amazing!!!! I highly recommend it. So full of flavor and cheesy! The owner is very nice and helpful. Service is great. Small place and intimate. Loved it!! read more

A small restaurant with 5-6 tables. Good for dinner and also a drink after dinner. I love the beef steak! Nice with a red wine. Veggies is tasty tho bit spicy. read more

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The owner I believe who helped us! Great service! Food menu was well put together and nice offerings for everyone. Huge selection of wines and just an all around nice atmosphere! Only issue was the tonnarelli cacio e Pepe is a little heavy on the cheese pictures are a little deceptive although he did warn her!!! Hahahahahha!!! I loved my poplettes!! read more

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I love his place! I recently went to Rome and ate here on my second day. The food was simple and delicious! I ate gnocchi all bolognese and it was awesome! Rich and simple this dish was heaven. I had a glass of Ribolla Gialla, my new favorite white wine! Perfect for the sunny day. After a day of exploring the coliseum, this was perfect and not touristy!! Come here for great food and wine! read more

Very small and cute place. Actually nicer than most restaurants I've been to in Rome. But the wine glasses are a decent price - about 5 euro. But the food was great! And nice service! We got the arugula caprese Insalata and it was fresh and delicious. We asked for balsamic and not just olive oil to put on it. So good. Then my hubby for the special pasta that was like a carbonara but with red sauce. It was pretty good but honestly I wasn't feeling like carbs since all we've been eating is pasta and pizza. So I asked for a suggestion and she said the pork. First thing under entrees. Omg it was better than my husbands pasta. It was crunchy on the outside where the fat was and so moist on the inside. Came with a type of spinach on top. Amazing! You must try! read more

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I'll start with a warning: there's always a line of people waiting outside so if you're in a hurry, I'd suggest you go some place else. Oh, and if you're claustrophobic, this place isn't for you either. There's room for about 20 people packed like sardines, however, the atmosphere is nice. I think that locals and tourists alike keep coming back because of the feel of the place and the food. My husband and I tried to eat there once and because it was packed went to another restaurant. The second time we tried was (big surprise) packed again so I decided to ask if we could order to go and they do offer that option. I don't think that many people know that or maybe they want the whole experience of sitting down, enjoy the music and ambiance. We just wanted a taste of their food and didn't mind taking our order to our Airbnb that happened to be in the building right across from them. My husband got the filetto di manzo with veggies and it was cooked perfectly (medium), the beef just melts in your mouth. I got the tonnarelli alla carbonara which was delicious as well. We'll return to try other dishes for sure! read more

Located not far from the Colleseum, it's worth walking that little bit further to be a little farer from the touristic restaurants that look good but offer not much. It is called a wine bar but has a great menu selection if you are chasing some bites. Posters on the door suggest it has been recommended by the le routarde, the french travel guide the last 5 years running. They have a great selection of wines (if that couldn't be gleemed from the wine bar title) and its recommended to let the waiter/sommelier, because let's be honest, that's what they're paid for ;) I love this place because its got a very warm, welcoming, cute and quaint feel to it, the grub is great and the wine selection fantastic and extremely well priced (bottles generally 15-30 EUR). Recommended! read more

Wow everything we ate was awesome. Fine food fine atmosphere. Amazing collection of wine. Definitely will come again. read more

Good wine and cozy place. But the waitress ignored us consistently - she seated people who came after us first and even though we asked for the check before them, she let them pay first. My pasta was good (small to medium portion) but my friend's pasta was cold. Decent price read more

My sister and I came here looking for a glass of wine and stumbled upon a hidden treasure! Lovely waitress/ sommelier gave us the perfect recommendation, the Vette di San Leonardo Sauvignon Blanc (26 euro). Delicious aperitif and great menu as well! Can't wait to come back for lunch! read more

My sister and I saw all the great reviews on Yelp and trip adviser and decided to come in for lunch, but we were very very disappointed. Here's our experience: First we come in to a half assed greeting by our waiter who was clearly distracted by something else. We're seated and we order promptly. My sister and I both have a type of pasta. We're so excited for it, but when we get it, we're immediately scrunching our noses. My pasta was cold, hard, watery, and the cheese tasted like it has gone bad. My sister's pasta was underdone and she felt like she was munching on chips. I, of course, can't finish my pasta. To give you an idea, I'm a 4'10 girl with the stomach of a bird. Even when I LOVE my food, I can't finish it. I've been in Italy for 5 weeks and every other waiter understood and took no offense when my plate wasn't clean. THIS WAITER, however, proceeded to look at the couple next to us and ROLL HIS EYES IN FRONT OF US. Not only was the food the worst I've had in Italy, but this waiter was also the worst waiter in Italy. After this I didn't even bother trying to stay for dessert, and I was looking forward to the wine. I usually don't write reviews, but I felt it necessary for people to know how they will be treated when coming here. Please save your money and go somewhere else. read more

The pasta was super fresh and delicious.y daughter asked for Alfredo which is not on the menu and they made it fo her. 5 stars from us read more

Divin Ostilia - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Rome, RM

This was my go-to place while in Rome. It's a small intimate restaurant with amazing gnocchi! You HAVE to try it. Dinner and lunch can fill up the place fast (only seating for like 20 ppl) but it was amazing. Decent prices too! read more

We loved this place! It is in a great location, wonderful service. A bit busy during lunch and dinner but somehow never feels too crowded. Wonderful wine amazing food. Vegetarians enjoy! (although not vegans, the cheese is amazing!) This is a must stop place (most likely more than once!) read more

Divin Ostilia - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Rome, RM

A hidden gem a block from the Colosseum. Excellent, friendly service. It's a small space, but that's just a part of the charm. Definitely go here if you're looking for AC, wine, or great food. :) read more

What a great find in Rome! The food is amazing the owner is a very kind and generous man highly recommended. We ate there for dinner three of our five nights in Rome. The bruschetta was amazing the Cacio e Pepe is a must try and the wine list is perfect! read more

We went there twice! It was just sooooo good! Wonderful little, cozy restaurant with amazing food, great wine and friendly staff!!! Simply fantastic! read more

This place is fantastic! With all of the options Rome has to offer I'm happy I stumbled upon it for dinner one night. The service was fantastic. They offered great wine recommendations. The food was fresh & delicious and the ambiance was romantic & intimate. Wish I had come back for another meal. Make sure to get the meat and cheese plate! read more

Love this place. A fantastic selection of wine and anti-pastas. This was our to-go dinner place during our stay in Rome. Come here for a relaxed dinner, and check with the staff for recommended food wine pairing read more

Ideal. Cheese, good. Wine, bountiful. Setting, rustic. Ambiance, Ambiancful. Highly recommended for a quick glass and any of the number of menu items. read more

By far the best I have had in Rome this far! I ordered the Tonnarelli cacio pepe e tartufo nero

Lovely non-touristy hidden gem by the Colosseum. Excellent cheese and salami platter, great pastas, welcoming service, cosy atmosphere and lovely wine. Couldn't ask for more!!! read more

A wonderful setting for winetasting and trying out varieties that you may not buy

A fantastic place to drink some wine and have dinner or lunch. Staff are kind and they will help you to decide. I went there my first day at Rome and I repeated the last day with a fantastic dinner. They have a huge wine selection from 8EUR till the most expensive ones. If you are in Rome, going to Divin Ostillia is a must. read more

Such a special place. We ate here three days in a row. Amazing carbonara on the special menu. Great wines at a reasonable price. Try the Cheese Muffin for dessert. So very very good. read more

Fair price and food portion is fair as well. Food was on the salty side but very flavorful. Small restaurant with about 6 seats and a couple of more at the bar. Had 3 types of beers and a ton of wine. Solid local restaurant. read more